Battle Creek Whigs Rally as Locofoco Fend Off Defeat
A Battle Creek Whigs rally is described with vivid scenes at Buckley’s block clubroom where Capt. Marvin Photix Duffie and others spoke, while Locofocos in another area dwindled. The piece urges support for Henry Clay and rebukes Van Buren split, framing the election battle as crucial and imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Niodle
coGswelt Ik Garem
Janes L. Oonger
Darius
Jackson
Norton H. Beckwith
Battle Creek
Marshall
Toom
Buckley
Capt
Marvin
Photix Duffie
Franxum Crann
Locofoco
John van Arman
Bradley
Henry Cray
Kentucky
Locofoco tactics attack in 1840s party campaigns
In a polemical piece, the author derides Locofoco campaign methods against Polk and Dallas, accusing editors of fabricating supporters and misusing names from graves and past Whig members. The text critiques their renewal of alliances, claims of widespread enthusiasm, and calls out Rhode Island figures like Wager Weeden and Col. Samuel H. Wales as opportunists, urging readers to see through the deception and reaffirm support for Clay and Frelinghuysen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locoféco
Polk
Dallas
Cbf
Bellevue
Union
Tom
Harry
Yeomanry
Locofoco
Democratic Whig
Jnst
Npt
Whig Party
Snc
Dorritos
Rhode Island
Boaton Bay
Providence Journal
Clay
Frelinghuysen
Wager Weeden
Samuel H. Wales
Abe Ig
Yneasure
People'y
Salete Psa
Dorrites and old Hickory memory in 19th century debate
Fragmented notes recount Dorrite figures like John H Weeden and Samuel Warner, with hostile caricatures and political satire. The piece contrasts Dorrite loyalties, Seminal War references, and a sensational mockup of party symbolism, ending with a pledge to advance reform and vigilance.
Political tirades on Henry Clay and Polk era scandal
The piece mocks political attacks on Henry Clay, cites Adams and a Southern Quarterly essay, and denounces charges of bribery. It references the 1840 campaign, mentions Frelinghuysen, and critiques Polk era policies and frontier wars with Texas and tribes. It preserves names like Clay, Harrison, Adams, Frelinghuysen, and Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Frelinghuysen
Polliats
Gen
Hartisop
Dotard
Henry Clay
Harrison
Rise of National Locofoco Convention Debate in Nashville
Letters discuss the shift from a southern driven Tennessee convention to a national Locofoco event. The piece critiques southern domination and Polk allied aims, detailing speeches by John S. Bagg and others in Nashville. It notes local reactions, party tactics, and a contentious gathering with Polk Texas support amid tariff talk and regional tensions.
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South Carolin Nashville
Wexse
Nashvil
Concepion
Hartford Covention
James K. Polk
Texas
Locofoco
Mississippi
South Carolina
Polk
John S. Bagg
John Norvell
Lewis Cass
Michigan
John C. Calhoun
Jap. Uncle Sam Portrait Exhibition Arrives in Town
The Genuine Portrait is now in town with the large Gazeteer companion map. The book is described as extremely useful and informative for all parts of the county. Mr Fetters, aged, is at the Marshall House offering a speeii on and off to supply orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Statesman
Logofocos
Ceresco
Marshall
Texas
Emmet
John D. Pierce
Hays
West
South
Michigan
England
Congress
Massachusetts
Concord
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Tiel
James K. Polk
Polk
Noyes
Senator Pratt
Locofaco
Oo. K
Sam
Fetters
Marshall House
Self-examination urged amid labor debate in didactic op-ed
The piece accuses a group of men of hypocrisy in defending trade policies and seeks inward reflection on true American independence. It casts blame on political figures like Polk and calls for repentance if inner counsels reveal hatred of the common good, ending with a harsh political verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Soother
Brandpn
I K. Polk
Atria
Marshall Academy Endorsed for Superior Classical Instruction
Letter from Marshall residents praises Mr Millette and his method at Marshall Academy. They claim rapid pupil progress and superior teaching, urging support from the community to maintain the village’s educational reputation. Also notes marriages of Rodolphus Bingham to Line M Hile and John Hadwin to Nancy Dav.
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Marshall Academy
Marshall
Havin
Millette
Wetlin
Educatio
Biverfons
H. A. Noyes
Abner PR
G. Woodruff
D. Smonds
Mar$hall
R Hitay
Rodolphus Bingham
Mosca
Mayengu
John Hadwin
Nancy Dav
Fredonia
Local Widow Mrs Hurd Passes After Years Of Teaching Service
At Homer July 31, Mrs Lucy J Burd Hurd wife of Henry S Hurd M D died in the village aged about 33 after a long life of faith and teaching youth. Born in Skanesteles NY in 1817 she moved to Auburn and Geneva before settling here. Her life combined steadfast piety, kindness, and a talent for influencing children and friends. Her death followed a fragile illness with calm resignation, her husband, mother, and many friends bidding farewell as angels are seen in the final moments.
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Homer
Lucy J. Burd
Henry S. Hurd
Danghunt
Greves
Hurd
Skanesteles
Tle Young
Auburn
Jesus Christ
Savignia
Brealamner
Bbe
Bibs Saxior
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Henry-Clay
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